Bill > SRes411

This resolution supports designating the week of September 22-26, 2025, as "National Hazing Awareness Week", addressing the serious issue of hazing in collegiate settings. The resolution defines hazing as an intentional act committed during group initiation that creates a risk of physical or psychological injury, highlighting that 55 percent of college students in extracurricular activities have experienced hazing. It references the Stop Campus Hazing Act, which requires colleges to report hazing incidents and provide prevention education, and poignantly lists dozens of students who have died from hazing-related incidents. The resolution acknowledges that hazing prevention is an ongoing commitment, not just a single week of awareness, and encourages Americans to promote hazing awareness and prevention. By drawing attention to the devastating consequences of hazing, the resolution aims to foster safer campus environments and promote ethical leadership and positive group behaviors in student organizations.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/411/all-info